Spiller: Ankle is better despite coach's take

Summary of 11 articles · Updated Oct 25, 2013

10 times better," Spiller said, when asked the same question. Marrone said Thursday that Spiller doesn’t look as good as he says he feels, which adds to the feeling that the Bills might opt to let Spiller rest this week in hopes that avoiding even limited… (more) involvement in the offense results in a better Spiller come Week Nine. Spiller gained 103 yards rushing in Week Two against Carolina; since then, Spiller has rushed for nine, 77, 66, 55, and 11. Spiller is dressed for practice, but during individual position drills, he was working on the side. With Spiller unlikely to play, the Bills signed running back Ronnie Wingo off their practice squad, per a league source. He has played sparingly in each of the past three games on the injured ankle, rushing for just 11 yards on six carries Sunday. While no player wants to come out of the lineup, the best move for the Bills might be to let him get his ankle right, and come back when his 100 percent actually is 100 percent, and not 75.Bills RV C.J.

Spiller, Lawson doubtful

Bills RV C.J. Spiller and LB Manny Lawson are both doubtful for Sunday’s game in New Orleans. Neither player practiced at all this week. “We’ll wait to make a decision on them right up until game time,” said Marrone. Buffalo has an open roster spot afte…

Jackson thinks Spiller is at only 75 percent

As Bills running back C.J. Spiller continues to struggle with an ankle injury, one of the teammates that knows him best knows he’s hampered. Running back Fred Jackson told Pro Football Talk on NBCSN that Spiller’s ankle injury has left the faster, young…

Spiller doing work on side

Bills RB C.J. Spiller is dressed for practice, but during individual position drills, he was working on the side. Spiller was working with the strength and conditioning staff on the side during most of the media viewing portion of practice, which is dur…

Bills official injury report

Here’s the Bills official injury report for Wednesday. It only had players who did not participate at all. That list included Buffalo’s top two tailbacks in Fred Jackson (knee) and C.J. Spiller (ankle). As we reported on Buffalobills.com late today, Spi…

Fred, C.J. Both dressed for practice

Both of Buffalo’s top back are dressed for practice here on Thursday at One Bills Drive. Both Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller look as though they will test their injuries as has been the case the past couple of Thursdays. We’ll know more about their level…